orthoflex foot and ankle brace: use in foot and ankle surgery prof. n.d.reis

Orthoflex Foot and Ankle Brace: Orthoflex Foot and Ankle Brace: Use in Foot and Ankle SurgeryUse in Foot and Ankle Surgery

Prof. N.D.ReisProf. N.D.Reis

ER 1ER 1

Ankle

injury

ER 2ER 2

To x-ray

Roentgen/CTRoentgen/CT

Back to ER

ER 3ER 3

“Admit this casefor surgery”

d

Admit to orthopedic service

Department of Orthopedic SurgeryDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery

Shop

Waiting for operation

To operating room

The operationThe operation

Post-OpPost-Op

AdvantagesAdvantages

Comfort for patientComfort for patientQuick for StaffQuick for StaffNo mess in ER,OR, or wardNo mess in ER,OR, or wardOne simple brace from ER to dischargeOne simple brace from ER to dischargeEarly movementEarly movementEasy wound inspectionEasy wound inspectionEasy change of dressingsEasy change of dressingsX ray transparentX ray transparentSaves time and moneySaves time and moneyEasy intra-hospital transportEasy intra-hospital transportSimple strap adjustment for swelling or shrinkingSimple strap adjustment for swelling or shrinking